Socratic Seminar Questions

English 11 Period 3 & 4 Socratic Seminar Questions

1. What are some possible consequences for young offenders, other than jail time?
2. What type of education/training do prosecutors need to help them become more sensitive to young offenders' situations?
3. How can the money used to hold prisoners be used for something more productive?
4. Why should the criminal justice system get to know its youth offenders?
5. How can society do its part to prevent teens from committing crimes that may send them to jail?
6. What role, if any, should empathy play in criminal justice?
7. In what ways does the court system need improvement?
8. How would education benefit those who are in prison? Explain.
9. What are some possible consequences for young offenders, other than jail time?
10. What would you change if you were prosecuting the boys in Sleepers?
11. Should all criminals receive second chances no matter what?